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Sam Adams's avatar

Well said! Thank you, Jordan

This should be a must read for every parent

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aglenn's avatar

the last part of this; the wishing my child were "normal", and maybe it's me that needs to change not my child - that hit me hard. as the mother of 2 kids with IEPs - my daughter has dyslexia; my son has ADHD and Asperger's - that guilty wish for my child to be "normal" is something i struggle with. and one of my children does something unique, and i can see the beauty in their difference and i'm grateful i get to be their mother. thank you jordan.

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Stephanie Phillips's avatar

Again, thank you. And again, I feel like you've been reading my diary. ALL OF THIS.

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Nelson Monteith's avatar

Very good words, Jordan. Thank you.

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Suzanne Wilson's avatar

powerful, tender words. I have been returning to the serenity prayer of the 12 steps these past weeks in IEP season. To accept as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. And to have the courage to change the things that should be changed. Give us grace, o Lord.

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